A boy in the country's constant companion is his dog. Duane as a boy would spend numerous hours with his dog at the ole' fishing hole. He depicted this hidden spot in this painting. His attention to detail in this painting is astounding. This painting is truly a window to a more peaceful place and time. Copyright Duane R. Probus 2009

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June 25th, 2009

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I acquired this painting at an auction about 6 years ago it is a 2' x 4' painting it looks great hope to sell it at the flea market this weekend the wife and I love it. I'll let you know if it it sells.

Hi, I recently found this painting on the side of the road in Houston, near my apartment. I stopped and picked it up. Now i have it hanging in my living room, I really like it, I had never heard of you before, but its a great painting.

I found this framed painting about 15 years ago (Best Friends) and I have always loved it. It was bound for the trash because it had been left behind by someone and I saved it. Everyone who has ever seen it has loved ti. My mother in law suggested I look your name up and to my surprise here you are. I have always looked at the painting and dreamed that I was there fishing or just in the serenity of the moment with my friend. Wander up one of the trails and explore new places.Thank you for work.

Duane, we have a large print of this painting hanging in our home, having been passed on from my mother-in-law's home. I was just standing and admiring it and decided to google your name, as I had never researched it at all in the past. I was astonished to find you right here on FAA. Your work is beautiful, and I'm proud to own and display a sample of it! F/V

Laura...
Thanks for the very nice compliment.........My paintings are usually not of particular locations........As you know, these type scenes are all over Kentucky....It's just a matter of dreaming up a composition and painting it..............Take care.......Duane

Duane, this is one of the most spectacular oil paintings I have ever seen on FAA or anywhere else! It is just astonishing! The perspective and DOF are fantastically done, and the piece, as a whole, is magnificently done and presented. Congrats on you very well deserved sale and you get a really big F/V on this wonderful masterpiece of art work!

Shawn and Fran..............
Thanks for the compliments......Shawn, I painted this piece in the 60's for a reproduction company in New York............I Later sold the original to an art collector..............Again, thanks.............Take care.........Duane
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I have had this painting for over 41 years, not sure how old it actually is because that is how old I am and it has been hanging ever since. I absolutely love it and it has been passed down to me from my grandparents. Any chance or way of telling if it is an original or a reprint?

Just wanted to tell u that i have had your framed art of "Best Friends" for about 20 years. Myself and my son, Joey, happened to get our hands on your painting. My son has since passed away but i have put your picture up in my room to remind me that me and joey had found a good place to be. thanks. even though you didnt even know, you helped me greatly. keep on with your great paintings. susan adamek sadamek1203@comcast.net